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William Scary

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William Scary is an author of children's books that spark imagination and foster values of friendship, inquisitiveness, and a lifetime love of learning.
His debut series, 'The Adventures of Madison Bear,' delights readers of all ages with magical adventures, relatable characters, and valuable life lessons.
A former 'childhood imagination enthusiast,' Scary weaves his passion for storytelling into every tale, blending humor, history, mythology, and classical literature into stories that challenge and enchant.
But beware: Adults may discover hidden "Easter eggs" of nostalgia and wit cleverly tucked within – a special reward for reading alongside the next generation!
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	The Essential Madison (The Adventures of Madison Bear, #1) 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Madison's Mysterious Egyptian Adventure (The Adventures of Madison Bear Book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Thank You to Everyone Who Entered The Essential Madison Giveaway!

I just want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who entered the Goodreads Kindle giveaway for The Essential Madison! Whether you were one of the lucky winners or just someone who took a moment to enter, please know how much it means to me as an author. Your interest and excitement help keep Madison’s world alive and growing.

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Published on July 19, 2025 08:49 • Tags: author-life, behind-the-scenes, book-giveaway, book-three-coming-soon, chapter-books, children-s-books, goodreads-giveaway, kidlit, madison-bear-series, middle-grade-books, new-book-coming-soon, read-aloud-books, thank-you-readers, the-essential-madison, young-readers

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The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho (Goodreads Author)

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William Scary made a comment in the group Free Books, .99, Giveaways & Reviews - Check Them Out! — 🎉 Goodreads Giveaway: The Essential Madison by William Scary 🎉 topic " 📚 For fans of clever chapter books, read-aloud fun, and curious young heroes! I’m giving away free Kindle copies of The Essential Madison—a rhythmicall ...more "
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